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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.93, 13,456.41 and 2,814.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.93, 13,456.41 and 2,814.93 is: 4,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.93 : 13,456.41 = 2,814.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.93/13,456.41 = 2,814.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.93x = 13,456.41 × 2,814.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.93x = 37,878,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,878,852.20/8,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.40

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